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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday thatWashington will proceed with reinforcing its military presence in theCaribbean, stressing that no political or diplomatic factors would impede thedeployment.
In a statement, Rubio said negotiations with VenezuelanPresident Nicolás Maduro remain unlikely, arguing that “trust is lacking.” Hedescribed it as difficult to reach any deal with a leader who “does not honorcommitments.”
He also brushed aside concerns about wider repercussions,saying the United States sees no risk of escalation with Russia over Venezuelaand views Moscow’s support for the Maduro government as “rhetorical andirrelevant to US planning.”
WATCH: Secretary Rubio delivers an end-of-year press briefing highlighting the Trump Administration’s America First foreign policy accomplishments and wins for the American people. t.co/nXg7d4B4dq
— Department of State (@StateDept) December 19, 2025The comments came as the Trump administration expands itsmilitary footprint in the region, deploying thousands of troops alongside navaland air assets. Washington has also intensified pressure on Caracas throughmaritime enforcement actions targeting sanctioned oil tankers.
In August, Trump issued an executive order increasing theuse of the military under the banner of “combating drug cartels” in LatinAmerica. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced themobilization of 4.5 million people and said the country was preparing to repelany potential attack.
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